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May 14, 2014

More tanks! More guns! Check out updated ‘World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition’

There are seven new American tanks and five new premium Soviet tanks, including the classic M18 Hellcat, “the epitome of World War II tanks and the fastest tank in the game,” Xbox Wire writes.

May 13, 2014

New Lync for Android app supports both tablets and phones

A new Lync for Android app that supports tablets, as well as phones, is now available, along with two features to enhance your conversation experience: add participants to an ongoing conversation, and start an ad hoc group conversation.

May 13, 2014

OneDrive for Business in Office 365 gets smarter search and other refinements

Simple controls, site folders and smarter search are among the refinements beginning to roll out now for users of OneDrive for Business in Office 365.

May 13, 2014

Learn the easiest way to send a file through Skype on Windows

In a second installment of a new series about Skype Tips & Tricks, Matthew de Beer teaches you the easiest way to send a file through Skype on Windows.

May 13, 2014

Plow through squishy worlds in ‘JellyCar 3’ for Windows PCs and tablets

In “JellyCar 3” you’re behind the wheel of a blobby vehicle that plows through 50 levels of squishy worlds using soft-body physics, sticky tires for climbing walls and other tricks that elevate the journey above the usual car ride.

May 13, 2014

Find apps more easily with Windows Store update

Now, you’ll see a persistent navigation bar with chart-toppers that also gives you categories and collections to search through. You’ll also find collections on the Store landing page to help you discover new apps. Publishers will also now be able to link paid apps so that if you buy the app once, you can get it across your Windows devices.

May 13, 2014

Developers: Windows Store update brings better app discoverability and visibility

Updates to Windows Store, now rolling out, improve the customer experience, but also have improvements for developers, enabling price promotions on your apps, and amending Windows Store policies for phone, tablet and PC apps to make it easier for customers to discover your apps.

May 13, 2014

New features on Windows App Studio Beta include Instagram searches, Microsoft Advertising

Now, when you’re creating apps on Windows App Studio Beta you can now display Instagram photos by hashtag search. For example, if you’re making an app for a conference, just add the Instagram data source with the search term (e.g., #2015Conference).

May 13, 2014

Fans get more choices for Xbox One

Microsoft is bringing more value to Xbox Live Gold members and offering all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners access to entertainment apps whether or not they have an Xbox Live Gold membership, and Xbox One will be available for $399 without Kinect, a new console option made in response to fan feedback, Xbox head Phil Spencer announced Tuesday.

May 13, 2014

Updated Spotify on Windows Phone includes redesign, Spotify Radio and top playlists

Spotify helps create your own personal radio station after you pick a track, artist or album. Spotify will take it from there and find similar music. You can also explore new music with personalized recommendations or browse top playlists.